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The Griswold's in Nashville

I will give Marty credit, our house looks fantastic (alebit a little bright) but fantastic none the less. We have so many lights that we have been afraid that planes would mistake our house for the runway, we are near the airport after all. And Abby no longer needs a nightlight in her room because the glow from the outside is enough it make it look like 2:00 in the afternoon in her room. All kidding aside, Marty has done a great job. He is a little obsessed with Christmas lights and every year we have a few more lights than the previous year. Watch out, I'm sure one year we will be featured on the HGTV show What's With That Decked Out Christmas House. If you haven't seen the show, it's quite comical. That is until you realize that your house and your husband are quickly approaching the needed requirements for becoming a decked out Christmas house. What will next year bring? I'm afraid to find out.

As promised

Well, better late than never I guess. Here are pictures of the kids' rooms. Neither one of them are completely finished, but they both have a real good start to them. I just need the final touches like curtains and nicknacks. I had made my decision on what quilt I wanted for Abby's room (not this one) but when we got there, she had other ideas. She really liked this one, so that's what she got. I'm such a sucker. We painted the polka dots on the wall when we first moved in so the dots on the quilt worked well.

Abby's polka dot palace

Andrew's wild safari. Yes, those are animals on his wall.
Andrew's big boy bed

Elf on the Shelf

Meet our newest Christmas tradition. He is yet to be named since he hasn’t actually made his appearance yet, that will come tomorrow morning. I love Christmas traditions and I love Santa, yes even at 33 years old. Every year since the kids were born they have been getting a package from Santa complete with a letter from the big guy himself and reindeer food so Rudolph can find our house on Christmas. They love it and I love to see the magic it brings.
Well, this year I am introducing a new tradition and it’s an Elf on the Shelf. He is adorable. The concept is that Santa sends an elf to watch the kids and will report back to Santa who has been naughty or nice. How else would he know, there are lots of boys and girls to watch ya know. At night the elf will go back to Santa with his report and will reappear the next morning before the kids wake up. The elf has to be moved every night to a new location, he did make a trip to the North Pole after all, and can’t be touched or he will lose his magic powers. Note to self, keep the elf up high out of the kids reach. I am such a kid myself, I can’t wait to put the elf out tonight and begin the magic.
I love the magic of Christmas and this is just one more way to make it special for my kids. I hope it brings many fun times and lots of good memories.

What a difference a year makes

Andrew not so happy, but Abby's not fazed at all
Andrew happy

We went to see Santa the other night and I was so proud of my little man. He did such a great job and wasn't scared at all. The kids told Santa what they want for Christmas. Andrew wants a Spiderman guitar and Abby wants a Christmas doll house and a turtle. Yes, you read that right, a turtle. I was happier when she wanted a real cat. Cat she might have gotten but a turtle, no way!! I don't know why she wants a turtle but she does, maybe I can find a stuffed animal and say that Santa must have misunderstood.

Abby is so honest, God love her. She told Santa that her and Andrew fight often. Santa said that he understands.

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